In the book of Amos – God is shaking Israel to stir them into action. While the famous line “stirred not shaken” is a bond catchphrase, stirred can correlate to slightly disturbed or emotionally affected by an experience but not deeply enough to change behavior or way of thinking. The situation may have had an impact, but not a transformative one.
Let’s look at bible references for shaken:
Amos 2:6-7, accuses Israel of selling the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals.
- The stirring effect lies in Amos’s call for justice. His words shake the conscience of those who benefit from oppression, urging them to reconsider their actions.
John the Baptist:
- John boldly preached about Jesus, declaring Him as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. His proclamation shook hearts and stirred curiosity, leading people to the truth and respond to Jesus’s message.
- After the disciples prayed together, the place where they gathered was shaken, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. This shaking empowered them to speak God’s word boldly.
- The guards at Jesus’s tomb shook with fear when they encountered the angel. This shaking experience led them to recognize the significance of Jesus’s resurrection and the truth of His identity.
- God’s voice shook the earth in the past, and He promises another shaking—removing what can be shaken to reveal what remains unshakable.
The above examples show that being shaken can lead to transformation, deeper faith, and courageous action. If you are waiting for a big change or are preparing to move into something unknown, stir yourself up and then shake up the mix to ensure well blended transformation is achieved.
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